West Virginia Mountaineers vs BYU Cougars Prediction, 10/3/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: West Virginia Mountaineers vs BYU Cougars

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025

Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-19.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The BYU Cougars (4-0) will try to beat the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-3) at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday, October 3, 2025. BYU opens this game as 19.5-point favorites. The over/under is 48.

The West Virginia Mountaineers head into this game 2-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Mountaineers faced the Utah Utes and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 48-14. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Mountaineers conceded 242 yds on 47 tries, which averages out to 5.1 yds per run allowed. West Virginia surrendered 25 completions on 30 attempts for 290 yards, and a completion percentage of 83.3%. When all was said and done, they tallied 61 plays which converted into 346 yards. The West Virginia Mountaineers ran the football 48 different times and amassed 261 yards, which came out to an average of 5.4 yds per carry.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the West Virginia Mountaineers are averaging 22.0 points per game. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 216.2 yards on the ground ranking them 22nd in the nation. The Mountaineers have attained 1,978 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, West Virginia has amassed 3 passing touchdowns and 11 touchdowns via the ground. West Virginia has tallied 99 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 34 penalties for 314 yards. They have surrendered the football 9 times.

The Mountaineers are sitting in 91st in the nation regarding team defense, giving up 26.6 PPG. They are giving up 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and 153.0 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 765 rushing yards through 5 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Mountaineers have given up 1,056 yards which has them ranked 88th in the country. They have conceded 211.2 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 60.5%. Over the course of this year, they have surrendered 364.2 yards per contest ranking them 76th in college football. They have relinquished 10 touchdowns by air as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cougars head into this game 4-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cougars walked away with a victory by a final of 24-21 when they played the Colorado Buffaloes. BYU ran for 5.8 yards per carry, totaling 208 yds on 36 carries. The Cougars finished the game with 387 yds while running 65 plays (6.0 yards per play). The Cougars secondary conceded a completion rate of 68.8%, surrendering 119 yds on 11 for 16 passing. BYU surrendered 37 run attempts for 172 yards (4.6 yds per rush).

The BYU Cougars maintain an average of 435.8 yards per game, which has them ranked 46th in D-1. The BYU offense has compiled 225 yds of penalties on 25 violations, which ranks them 82nd in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 251.3 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,005 yards for this season. They have given away no interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have obtained 93 first downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Cougars are sitting 23rd in the country scoring 38.5 PPG. For the year so far, the Cougars currently sit at 738 yards through the air in addition to an average of 184.5 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 105th in D-1.

The Cougars are conceding 9.3 PPG, which has them 4th in the nation. BYU has conceded a total of 305 yards via the ground game (76.3 yards per game) as well as 3 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have allowed 1 touchdowns via the pass and 150.5 yards/game, which has them sitting 14th in the nation. The Cougars defense has participated in 230 plays, which has them sitting 9th in the country. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles and 5 picks on the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have given up 37 points.

Who will win tonight's Mountaineers/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Cougars -19.5

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